2026 Waves American Guide

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Currituck Maritime Museum

Take a day trip or an afternoon off the beach to explore the heart of Historic Corolla Park, and you’ll find one of the Outer Banks’ newest and most noteworthy attractions, the Currituck Maritime Museum.

THE ACE

Fabulous location. Just across the street from the beach access. Your family will want to rent this semi-oceanfront home every year. Make memories and keep family traditions alive in this wonderful summer retreat.Level 1:Dry entry. Storage area, 2...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/30 - 9/6
$2,417  $2,632
$215 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,253  $2,444
$191 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,993  $2,165
$172 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,993  $2,165
$172 off
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Ships Watch 17-F

Escape to Ships Watch, the perfect Outer Banks getaway where classic beach house charm meets the amenities of modern comfort. Located in Ocean Sands, Ships Watch is just 85 yards from the beach access and one of the most peaceful, uncrowded...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

286 | Skipper's Watch

Oceanfront, Private Walkway to Beach, & Great Ocean Views!Outstanding Ocean & Beach Views await when you choose this Fantastic Home for your family's Outer Banks getaway. Lovely décor & your own Private Walkway to the Beach w/Dune Top...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

NHBI10 The Culpepper Cottage at Nags Hea...

Welcome to The Culpepper Cottage at Nags Head Beach Inn by KEES Vacations! New for 2026: Enjoy access to the exclusive Village Beach Club included with your stay! Newly remodeled three-bedroom property separate from the rest of The Nags Head Beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Atlantic Realty of the Outer Banks

Outer Banks Vacation Rentals by Atlantic Realty provide the beach vacation experience you deserve. Since 1982, multiple generations of families have enjoyed waves of fun and quiet relaxation in our OBX vacation homes including the surrounding...

Avon Beach Dream

OCEANSIDE Avon — Greenwood Pl. — A quintessential blend of coastal appeal and rustic elegance, AVON BEACH DREAM is a haven of relaxation and tranquility. Located in peaceful Greenwood Place, a natural screen of trees offers a private enclave...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

Summer Reflections

Located in Kill Devil Hills/ 3 Bedrooms/ 2 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomArrive on FRIDAY with minimal traffic to this impressive Outer Banks beach vacation value! "Summer Reflections" is a great beach home located between the highways in Kill...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

Tide Watcher

Located in Kill Devil Hills/ 5 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will appreciate this appealing vacation home that offers everything you need to create vacation memories. Located at Milepost 9.5, this semi-oceanfront home...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
8/14 - 8/21
$5,061  $5,545
$484 off
8/24 - 8/31
$4,128  $4,509
$381 off
9/21 - 9/28
$2,304  $2,304
$0 off
9/28 - 10/5
$2,304  $2,304
$0 off

A pleasant, casual cafe with two locations offering seafood, sandwiches, salads, and coffee and frozen drinks.

Dairy Queen, endearlingly called “DQ” by fans, is a soft serve ice cream and restaurant chain serving tasty eats, treats and beverages. 

Watermen’s Bar & Grill boasts a “unique indoor/outdoor design” with spectacular waterfront views and a friendly staff - and “the best coffee, beers and mixed drinks on the Outer Banks.” This includes an exclusive...

Visitors staying in the tri-village communities of Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvo will be just a stone’s throw away from the unique groceries and great eats they need for a delicious Outer Banks vacation, thanks to Waves Market & Deli. This...